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DC Hasn't Been This Dry In Nearly 25 Years As Residents Are Asked To Cut Back Amid Drought DC Hasn't Been This Dry In Nearly 25 Years As Residents Are Asked To Cut Back Amid Drought
DC Hasn't Been This Dry In Nearly 25 Years As Residents Are Asked To Cut Back Amid Drought The DC region is on pace for its driest year in nearly 25 years, according to the National Weather Service, as worsening conditions along the Potomac River have triggered a Drought Watch affecting customers across Maryland and Virginia. So far in 2026, just 16.65 inches of precipitation have been reported in Washington, compared to 23.31 inches at the same point in 2002, the last year conditions were this dry, according to DC Water. The Drought Watch issued on Wednesday, June 3, was prompted by dry conditions, above-average temperatures, and below-normal water levels in the Potomac River, w…
Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA
Snapchat Predator Lured Frederick Middle School Girls To Park Before Teen Sex Assault: DA A 25-year-old man will spend years in prison after preying on young girls he met through social media at a Maryland park, authorities announced. Adam Christopher Jaikaran has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but five years suspended, in connection with the sexual assault of a young student in Frederick County. The investigation into Jaikaran began in November 2023, when a School Resource Officer with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office assigned to a middle school was alerted after a girl disclosed she had been sexually assaulted. Investigators later determined the 13-year-o…
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…
New Plea Issued In Cold Case Killing Of Lebanon Boy Jason Rivera New Plea Issued In Cold Case Killing Of Lebanon Boy Jason Rivera
New Plea Issued In Cold Case Killing Of Lebanon Boy Jason Rivera More than four years after 13-year-old Jason Rivera was gunned down outside a South Lebanon Township apartment complex, investigators are making another emotional plea for answers in the still-unsolved homicide tied to a deadly trail of violence stretching into Maryland. Jason Rivera’s life was cut short on Feb. 15, 2022, when he was shot 12 times outside his uncle’s apartment in South Lebanon Township. The seventh grader’s murder weapon — a Glock 26 — later became a key piece in a broader investigation connected to multiple violent crimes in Maryland. The same gun was linked to a drive-by …
Former Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Nearly $250K From Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club: AAPD Former Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Nearly $250K From Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club: AAPD
Former Treasurer Accused Of Stealing Nearly $250K From Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club: Aapd A former treasurer for a volunteer organization in Maryland is facing charges for an alleged years-long scheme to steal nearly $250,000, police say. Kelley Ann Haley, 45, the former treasurer of the Pasadena Buccaneers Athletic Club, is facing charges following an investigation by the Anne Arundel County Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit. In late March, an investigation was launched into suspected theft and misappropriation from the club, which is "committed to mentoring local youth through comprehensive sports programming and dedicated coaching," officials said. The president…
Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors
Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors A drug kingpin in Maryland is heading to prison after admitting to his role in a massive drug ring that spanned across the region.  William Joseph Jones, Jr., 38, was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with all but 35 years suspended following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking in Frederick County, authorities announced on Monday. In March 2024, the Frederick Police Department's Tactical Unit launched an investigation into reported drug dealings involving Jones, who was involved in trafficking and distributing cocaine and fentanyl across Maryland. With an assist from a wi…
Three Arrested After Stabbing At Atlantic City Resort: Police Three Arrested After Stabbing At Atlantic City Resort: Police
Three Arrested After Stabbing At Atlantic City Resort: Police Two Newark residents and a Maryland man were arrested and charged after a man was stabbed and a woman assaulted at a resort in Atlantic City, authorities announced Wednesday, April 15. At 10:37 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers responded to the Showboat Resort and and located a 38-year-old Severn, Maryland woman who had been assaulted, Atlantic City police said. She was transferred to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The stabbing victim, Quheem Whitehead, a 38-year-old Newark resident, later arrived at a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. After a…
Silver Spring Man Killed After Cadillac Escalade Flips In Violent Early-Morning Crash: Police Silver Spring Man Killed After Cadillac Escalade Flips In Violent Early-Morning Crash: Police
Silver Spring Man Killed After Cadillac Escalade Flips In Violent Early-Morning Crash: Police A 33-year-old Maryland man was killed when a Cadillac Escalade veered off a major roadway and flipped onto its roof in a violent early-morning crash, police said. The Montgomery County Department of Police has identified Silver Spring resident Cristhian Francisco Trejo Portillo as the driver killed in a single-vehicle crash early on Sunday morning. The crash was reported shortly after 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, along Georgia Avenue near Randolph Road in Silver Spring. ICYMI (~115a) Georgia Avenue IAO Layhill Rd, Glenmont, collision, @mcfrs PE718, A742D, PRS742, EMS704 & oth…
Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police
Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police A break has come in the killing of a 14-year-old boy whose death rocked a Maryland community, with police announcing multiple arrests months after the shooting. Four suspects are now in custody in connection with the death of Carltin Bayong, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Greenbelt, police announced on Friday. Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, to the area of Breezewood Court near Cherrywood Terrace, where there were reports of shots fired. Bayong was found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died at a hospital. Police say the investigation has b…
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala A Maryland father killed in a workplace accident is being remembered by his family as a devoted provider and proud member of his hometown, as loved ones now work to bring his body home to Guatemala. Leonicio Velasquez-Morales died on the morning of Monday, April 6, after a job-related accident, according to a fundraiser organized by his son, Jerry Velasquez. He had spent the past decade in the United States supporting his family while staying closely tied to his village of Boxoncan, a place relatives say he never stopped representing. “Leonicio Velasquez-Morales was a father, grandfather, …
Massive Blaze Tears Through Gaithersburg Apartment Building As Crews Pull 1 To Safety (PHOTOS) Massive Blaze Tears Through Gaithersburg Apartment Building As Crews Pull 1 To Safety (PHOTOS)
Massive Blaze Tears Through Gaithersburg Apartment Building As Crews Pull 1 To Safety (Photos) A fast-moving fire tore through the upper floors of a Maryland apartment building Thursday night, forcing a dramatic rescue and leaving multiple families without homes. The blaze broke out around 8:50 p.m. on April 9 at the Sawyer Flats apartments in the 9800 block of Mahogany Drive in Gaithersburg, where crews arrived to find heavy fire showing from the third and fourth floors. Gaithersburg, MD - Aerial video of the scene of a reported house fire, four story apartment building, fire through the roof, 2nd alarm in the 9800 Blk of Mahogany Dr., Sawyer flats. @mcfrsPIO @HHFireProds @Armist…
‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death ‘I Love You MORE’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death
‘I Love You More’: Eldersburg Wife Shares Details Of Final Call Before Husband’s Sudden Death A Maryland woman says her real-life fairytale came to a sudden and heartbreaking end after losing her husband of 30 years, minutes after their final conversation. “Fairytales are supposed to be ‘happily ever after’ and always have happy endings, but sadly two weeks ago mine came to a very unexpected and shocking end,” Sue Anders wrote in a touching tribute. Her husband, Kerry Anders, of Eldersburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, after a medical emergency at Carroll Hospital.  He was two months shy of his 76th birthday. In the moments before his death, the couple shared what w…
Deadly Feud: Pennsylvania Gunman Who Ambushed Pair With Rifle In Finksburg Convicted Deadly Feud: Pennsylvania Gunman Who Ambushed Pair With Rifle In Finksburg Convicted
Deadly Feud: Pennsylvania Gunman Who Ambushed Pair With Rifle In Finksburg Convicted A Pennsylvania man who ambushed two men in Maryland, killing one, has been convicted of murder, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office announced on Monday. Hanover native Austin Paul Potocki, 32, was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with a fatal 2024 shooting in Finksburg. Potocki was convicted following a nine-day jury trial of the murder of Benjaman Billings, 42, and the attempted murder of 39-year-old David Anderson. The jury determined that on Dec. 13, 2024, Potocki traveled to the Patapsco area of Finksburg and lay in …
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…
Former Maryland Corporal Convicted Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Minor, Officials Say Former Maryland Corporal Convicted Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Minor, Officials Say
Former Maryland Corporal Convicted Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Minor, Officials Say A former police officer in Maryland has been convicted of rape, officials in Prince George's County confirmed. Jonathan Monge, a former corporal with the Hyattsville City Police Department, faced multiple counts of second-degree rape and sexual abuse of a minor, according to officials. He was convicted of all charges. Following news of the conviction, the department issued a statement, noting that Monge has been suspended without pay since November and is no longer employed. "We recognize the seriousness of these crimes and the significant harm they cause to victims," officials said. "Co…
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland
Antisemitic Post Targeting Student Online Sparks Hate Crime Probe At University Of Maryland An alleged hate crime is under investigation in Maryland after an antisemitic social media post targeting a student surfaced online. The incident happened at the University of Maryland, where campus police were notified on Sunday, March 29 about the post. Investigators say an unknown person created and shared an image of a student online. The post has since been deleted. The University of Maryland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit is now working to identify who was behind it. Police are asking anyone with information about the post or the person responsible to come forward…
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation. The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence. Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible
Rare Level 4 Severe Weather Risk Issued For Maryland With Tornadoes, 80 MPH Winds Possible A rare and potentially dangerous storm system is barreling toward the DMV as forecasters say the region could be facing tornadoes, destructive winds, and widespread power outages by Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have placed the DC metro area under a Level 4 out of 5 “Moderate Risk” for severe weather — a designation rarely issued for the region and one that signals widespread severe storms are possible. The last time the area saw a similar risk level was more than two years ago, according to meteorologists tracking the system. Here are o…
Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING) Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (DEVELOPING)
Person Struck, Killed By Metro Train At Wheaton Station During Morning Commute (Developing) A person was killed after being struck by a Metro train at the Wheaton Metro Station during the Tuesday morning commute, officials confirmed. Emergency crews were called to the Wheaton Metro Station East entrance at 11171 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton after reports that someone had been hit by a train near the platform on Tuesday morning, March 10, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. When crews arrived, the individual had suffered severe trauma and did not survive. Earlier reports indicated the person had been trapped underneath the train when firefighters first arrived at the stat…
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers
GoFundMe Accused Of Creating 1.4M Plagiarized Campaigns, PA's AG Wants Answers Prosecutors across the Northeast are demanding answers from GoFundMe after reports that the fundraising platform created donation pages for more than 1.4 million charities without their permission. Attorneys general from Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania are among 21 states that sent a letter to GoFundMe on Tuesday, March 3. The group accused GoFundMe of potentially misleading donors and violating state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws. Officials say the pages were created without the charities' prior knowledge or consent…
US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ
US Embassy Employee From Maryland Gets Life For Repeatedly Raping Teens In West Africa: DOJ A former US Embassy employee who repeatedly raped two teenage girls while representing the country overseas will spend the rest of his life behind bars, a federal judge ruled in Maryland. Takoma Park native Fode Sitafa Mara, 41, was sentenced to life in prison in Greenbelt — followed by a lifetime of supervised release for good measure — for forcibly sexually assaulting two girls in Burkina Faso over the course of two years. The rapes were reported in 2022 and 2023 while he was stationed at the US Embassy in Ouagadougou. Prosecutors said Mara repeatedly raped the girls — who were…
Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County
Driver Admits To Drunk Driving Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Teammates In PG County The woman responsible for a crash in Maryland that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former teammates will spend years in prison, according to reports. Cori Clingman, 25, pleaded guilty this week to three counts of negligent homicide under the influence of alcohol for her role in the July 2024 crash that claimed the lives of 24-year-old Khyree Jackson, 23-year-old Isaiah Hazel, and 24-year-old Anthony Lytton, Jr., according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Clingman was reportedly sentenced to three years…
Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA
Going For Gold: Fort Washington Keno Winner Headed To 2028 Summer Olympics In LA A Maryland woman is packing her bags for Los Angeles — again — after a winning Keno ticket sent the Fort Washington resident to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Jocelyn Johnson landed a VIP trip for two through a Maryland Lottery second-chance promotion, turning a routine habit into an all-expenses-paid return to a city she and her husband fell in love with more than a decade ago. Back then, it was Venice Beach, Malibu, and Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. This time, it’s the Olympics. “We always wanted to go back,” Johnson said. The prize includes round-trip airfare, five nights at a delux…
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Frederick Fugitive Busted With Stolen Glock, Crack, And Cash During Traffic Stop: Sheriff A fugitive in Maryland was in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was caught with a Glock stolen out of Virginia during a traffic stop. Jamar Harvey, 21, who was already wanted on assault and other charges, is behind bars following a timely traffic stop that was conducted by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Street and East Patrick Street, leading to Harvey's arrest. According to the agency, Harvey — who had multiple warrants out for his arrest in Frederick — was identifie…
Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (DEVELOPING) Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Shooting At Maryland’s Northrop Grumman Facility; Security Worker In Custody (Developing) A fatal shooting at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum sent police racing to one of Maryland’s most high-profile defense sites, where authorities say a contracted security worker has been taken into custody. Anne Arundel County Police confirmed they are investigating a deadly shooting at the Northrop Grumman campus in Linthicum, Maryland, after officers were called to the facility for reports of gunfire. Police said the incident is isolated and involves a contracted security worker. “This is an isolated incident involving a contracted security worker, who has been taken into custod…
Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home
Christmas Eve Argument Explodes Into Fire With Mother Trapped Inside Maryland Home While most Maryland homes were setting out cookies on Christmas Eve, one was filling with smoke during a family fight, investigators say. Already wanted in Pennsylvania, 32-year-old Matthew Haigis is now facing serious charges in Maryland after a holiday argument with his mother rapidly escalated and ended with him attempting to set her home ablaze, according to the State Fire Marshal. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2025, members of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office were called to a home in the 4800 block of Skinners Run Road, where there were reports of a domestic incident involvin…
Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King
Video Released As Police Search For Man Accused Of Sex Assault At Silver Spring Burger King Recognize him?  The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at a Silver Spring fast food restaurant. An alert was issued, and a video was released of a wanted man who is accused of entering the restaurant, sexually assaulting the staffer in a restroom, and then leaving the area. Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County. mcpdmedia The assault took place shortly after 8:15 p.m. on Frid…
73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police 73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police
73-Year-Old Silver Spring Woman Killed Crossing Road; Hit-And-Run Driver At Large: Police A 73-year-old Maryland woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the road; now, detectives are seeking the public's help to find a driver involved. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit said Florence L. Chumbow, 73, of Silver Spring, was fatally struck while crossing Columbia Pike near Fairland Road shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12. Third District officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to southbound Columbia Pike (Route 29) and Fairland Road after reports of a pedestrian collision, where Chumbow was found dead …
Quick-Thinking Kids Dodge Possible Abduction After Stranger Offers Ride To School In Crofton Quick-Thinking Kids Dodge Possible Abduction After Stranger Offers Ride To School In Crofton
Quick-Thinking Kids Dodge Possible Abduction After Stranger Offers Ride To School In Crofton Some quick-thinking kids were able to avoid a possible abduction on Monday morning when a stranger approached them and offered a ride to school in Maryland. Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating a possible child luring incident after the man approached students waiting for a school bus near Crofton Elementary, authorities said. Officers were called around 10:30 a.m. to Crofton Elementary School on Jan. 12, where there were reports of suspicious activity near the building, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Police said the incident occurred earlier that mornin…
Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond
Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For CT, Beyond Craving burgers, fries, or fried chicken? A new study reveals the biggest fast-food chain in every state, and the rankings might surprise you. Tasting Table analyzed the most popular and widespread fast-food brands across the country, highlighting the go-to spots from coast to coast. The research ranks each state’s top chain based on store count and popularity. Here’s how the Northeast shakes out: New York: McDonald's  New Jersey: Dunkin’ Connecticut: Dunkin’ Pennsylvania: McDonald’s Massachusetts: Dunkin’ Maryland: McDonald’s Virginia: Chick-fil-A Accor…
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition
Sauerkraut Ice Cream Returns As Mid-Atlantic's Must-Try New Year's Tradition Sauerkraut ice cream? Yes, you read that right—Urban Churn is once again delighting adventurous taste buds with its famously unique and surprisingly delicious Sauerkraut Ice Cream. This limited-time yearly classic is a bold way to ring in the New Year, blending the tangy zest of sauerkraut with creamy goodness that has become a must-try tradition for many. A New Year’s Tradition With A Twist For Pennsylvanians of German heritage, pork and sauerkraut are New Year’s staples, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Urban Churn, a Central Pennsylvania favorite, has elevated this tradition by tr…